How to Make an Origami Pentagon from a Square of Paper
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Sometimes you just need a pentagon of paper and it is not a shape that you generally have lying around. So, you need to make an origami pentagon. The most common use for these is the 5 pointed star that gets used for lots of craft ideas. It is particularly associated with Christmas decorations
Firstly there is a video showing you how to do it but I have also included a step by step set of instructions with photos. You choose the best one to follow (or perhaps both!).
![Origami Pentagon Instructions](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Pentagon-pin1-683x1024.png)
You will need:
A square of paper
Scissors
Step by Step Instructions
Fold your square of paper in half. Make sure you have a firm crease for all your folds.
![folded square of paper](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/folded-square-of-paper-1024x574.jpg)
Now take the bottom left hand corner and fold it up to the top edge (the open edge). Crease it firmly.
![First origami fold](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/First-origami-fold-1024x574.jpg)
Open the fold out again.
![First origami fold opened out](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/First-origami-fold-opened-out-1024x574.jpg)
Now take the top left hand corner and fold it down to the bottom (folded) edge of the paper.
![Second origami fold](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Second-origami-fold-1024x574.jpg)
Open that fold out again.
![Second origami fold opened out](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Second-origami-fold-opened-out-1024x574.jpg)
Take the bottom right hand corner and fold it up so that the corner reaches the cross in the middle of the folds as shown.
![Third Origami Fold](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Third-Origami-Fold-1024x574.jpg)
Fold that same point back onto the paper that you just folded matching up the edges.
![Fourth Origami Fold](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fourth-Origami-Fold-1024x574.jpg)
Now take the bottom left hand corner of the paper and fold it up so that the ‘bottom’ of the paper lines up with the folded section perfectly.
![Fifth Origami Fold](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fifth-Origami-Fold-1024x574.jpg)
Turn over the paper.
![Turn Paper Over](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Turn-Paper-Over-1024x574.jpg)
Fold the paper so that the two edges match up perfectly.
![Final Origami Fold](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Final-Origami-Fold.jpg)
Now you need to cut through all the paper layers along the edge of paper at the front of the paper. It is the one shown by the scissors below.
![Cutting paper](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Cutting-paper-1024x574.jpg)
This is what you are left with.
![Cut Piece of Paper](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Cut-Piece-of-Paper-1024x574.jpg)
Finally open up your paper and you will have a perfect pentagon.
![Pentagon of paper](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Pentagon-of-paper-1024x574.jpg)
Well done! Now you can use your pentagon for whatever you like. How about a five pointed star for your folded book Christmas tree or a garland?
Let me know in the comments below how you got on and if you prefer the video or written instructions. I would love to know.
If you like paper crafts take a look at these other tutorials on the blog:
Make hanging hearts from paper
Iris Paper Folding for Art or Cards
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![Origami Pentagon Instructions](https://cdn-0.christines-crafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Pentagon-pin2-683x1024.png)